Preservation & Conservation

The Preservation and Conservation Division (PCD) seeks to sustain and enhance the collections of the University of Hong Kong Libraries by preserving and making accessible the Libraries’ holdings in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. PCD’s priority is to maximize the lifespan and usefulness of the Libraries’ collections for current and future patrons, and in so doing to serve as a focal point for intellectual and academic endeavors throughout Hong Kong, Asia and the rest of the world.

Priorities:

Conservation assessment and treatment of rare and special collection materials

Maintenance of circulating collections

Development and implementation of preservation guidelines and activities

Preservation outreach (Libraries, HKU as well as local and regional community)

Maintain facilities and specialized staff to support the Libraries’ preservation needs